Courage, Hope, Freedom

There is nothing more invigorating than contemplating  the stunning views of the landscape.  In wild open spaces, life is allowed to live, and wonder and wholeness integrate.  You find yourself in an inner sanctuary where courage to respond to the thousand and one challenges of daily life resides. I relish these quiet moments where I have an encounter with the Spirit  and dreams are born anew.  Here, one becomes aware of new ground in need of tilling, where seeds of hope, warmth and compassion can be sown, no matter what stage of life we are at.

As is stated in one of our books of the Institute (M.A.P. 234) “Worshipping God in spirit and in truth disposes us in a very profound way to be aware of His presence, to be discerning and humble in all our actions and to be patient in the midst of disappointments and difficulties.”

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Lord, we put our trust in you.  Let whatever happen, happen, even with regard to eternity. This is your affair and not ours, since you already know the plans you have in mind for us. May your will be done even in ways unknown to us and without any assurance.” 

(L 47)

“Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”  (Joshua 1:5)

Catherine O’ Sullivan IJS

Mallow